Mayor Pro Tem Horacio Ortiz Endorses Carrie Uva

The Downey official supports Uva, a Neighborhood Watch captain, in her bid for a seat on the City Council.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Safety

Mayor Pro Tem Horacio Ortiz Endorses Carrie Uva

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Downey Mayor Pro Tem Horacio Ortiz has officially endorsed Carrie Uva in her campaign for Downey City Council. Uva, currently a Neighborhood Watch captain, previously served alongside Ortiz on the city's Planning Commission.

Why it matters

The endorsement highlights the professional history between the two candidates, stemming from their time evaluating development and investment proposals for the city of Downey.

Official endorsements for Carrie Uva currently include Mayor Pro Tem Horacio Ortiz, Mayor Claudia M. Frometa, Dorothy Pemberton, and Hector Sosa. The campaign can be reached at (562) 417-2068 for further inquiries.

The players

Horacio Ortiz

Horacio Ortiz serves as the current Mayor Pro Tem of Downey.

Carrie Uva

Carrie Uva is a candidate for Downey City Council and a local Neighborhood Watch captain.

Claudia M. Frometa

Claudia M. Frometa is the current Mayor of Downey.

Dorothy Pemberton

Dorothy Pemberton is a local official who has joined in the endorsement of Carrie Uva.

Hector Sosa

Hector Sosa is an official who has officially endorsed the council candidacy of Carrie Uva.

The details

Uva and Ortiz developed their professional relationship during their shared tenure on the Downey Planning Commission. In that capacity, the two worked on various development and investment proposals intended to shape the growth of the city.

The endorsement of Carrie Uva was announced on October 22, 2026.

Seasonal Patterns

The endorsement follows a pattern set by the Downey Planning Commission's historical development and investment review process regarding how local officials evaluate candidate qualifications. This continues the trend of relying on past committee work as a benchmark for city council readiness.

Residents can reach the campaign at (562) 417-2068 to request information or inquire about platform details. Prospective voters can further research the candidate's agenda by reviewing official campaign materials.

The takeaway

The backing of multiple local leaders signals a significant alignment among current city officials regarding the upcoming council race. Residents should continue to monitor public forums to see how these endorsements translate into specific platform goals.